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Title: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 26 August 2008, 20:29:26
What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-GLS-GOLD_W0QQitemZ110282170490QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110282170490&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: maria on 26 August 2008, 20:32:14
OK kate apart from the dent on the rear back :y
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: kris9128 on 26 August 2008, 20:34:11
think that there are better examples out there for that money.
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Post by: waspy on 26 August 2008, 20:36:07
Take a little longer Kate & find yourself a better one  :y :y
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 26 August 2008, 20:36:09
What do you think of the engine light being on?
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 August 2008, 20:36:42
Could end up being a cheap car, but high mileage for a 2.0 manual.  I say that in a way that I dont think the V6 autos dont get driven as hard as say the V6 Manuals.  and with this beaing an estate with a less powerfull engine it could well have been a workhorse.

Look at the threads Jamesv6cdx has posted.  Cracking looking car but the bills on the parts have started to add up.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2008, 20:37:23
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What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-GLS-GOLD_W0QQitemZ110282170490QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110282170490&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Needs to be very cheap, base model with a four pot and some issues - irrelevant if it's a small hole or large hole in the exhaust as it'll most likely need a new one.
If it's putting the eml lamp on it potentially means the hole is pre the Catalytic convertor which could prove to be expensive
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 26 August 2008, 20:43:26
Thanks. Could the engine light mean a worse problem?
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Post by: Chopsdad on 26 August 2008, 20:48:45
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Thanks. Could the engine light mean a worse problem?

Probably the sensor is picking up wrong fuel/oxygen mix. It could be some unrelated reason but for the age/mileage and condition I'd leave it alone.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2008, 20:49:03
Could be multiple codes, would need codes reading to find out what's going on.
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 August 2008, 20:54:18
Personally I think you could do better than that car Kate.
2 litre Omegas are not great on petrol either.
Too little power pushing too much weight leads to big throttle openings :y :y
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Chopsdad on 26 August 2008, 20:59:44
There are 22 Estates for sale under £1k on Autotrader - and a further 90+ saloons.

Some of them must be working ok :y

Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: JonArgraig on 26 August 2008, 21:18:22
TBH - Looks a bag of trouble...
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 26 August 2008, 21:29:55
Personally I would not buy a car that needs repair on the body..

Will make me crazy everytime I see it ;D
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Post by: Vamps on 26 August 2008, 23:13:40
Think I would leave that one well alone. :)
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 26 August 2008, 23:38:03
Thanks for your advice. I didn't bid!

I really need a mig though!
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Post by: Vamps on 26 August 2008, 23:40:25
How much do you want to spend, loads on e-bay.
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Post by: Kate on 26 August 2008, 23:44:34
£200! ;D
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Vamps on 26 August 2008, 23:58:51
Oh........... :o
But if you spend a bit more you might get a car that you do not have to spend any money on. No I am not trying to sell you mine.
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 27 August 2008, 00:04:02
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Oh........... :o
But if you spend a bit more you might get a car that you do not have to spend any money on. No I am not trying to sell you mine.

I think you are Mike you snappy salesman! ;D
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Post by: Vamps on 27 August 2008, 00:09:12
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Oh........... :o
But if you spend a bit more you might get a car that you do not have to spend any money on. No I am not trying to sell you mine.

I think you are Mike you snappy salesman! ;D

I am in shock ::) ::) ::) my mig far to good to live in Sunderland ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: stuart30 on 27 August 2008, 00:09:27
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Oh........... :o
But if you spend a bit more you might get a car that you do not have to spend any money on. No I am not trying to sell you mine.

I think you are Mike you snappy salesman! ;D

If doesnt try i certainly would....just imagine a V reg 2.2 maual...needs a weekends TLC and sweet car. :y
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 27 August 2008, 00:09:46
How much anyway?
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: stuart30 on 27 August 2008, 00:29:00
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T
Title: Re: Hi. What do you think of this mig?
Post by: Kate on 27 August 2008, 17:42:37
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T

As soon as  I get the money I'll have it! :y
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Post by: stuart30 on 27 August 2008, 18:14:19
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T

As soon as  I get the money I'll have it! :y

Ok well let me know... ;)
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Post by: Kate on 27 August 2008, 19:45:57
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T

As soon as  I get the money I'll have it! :y

Ok well let me know... ;)

I have just got to sell my Sonata first but hopefully that won't take too long. :y
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Post by: stuart30 on 27 August 2008, 20:11:06
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T

As soon as  I get the money I'll have it! :y

Ok well let me know... ;)

I have just got to sell my Sonata first but hopefully that won't take too long. :y

Hyundai......???
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Post by: Kate on 27 August 2008, 23:46:07
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How much anyway?

Drive a way for £600 ono...just had the cambelt kit changed a couple of months ago by marks DTM.

Needs a weekends tlc...cam cover changed and a good service thats about it,oh and a bloody good clean.

6 months ish T&T

As soon as  I get the money I'll have it! :y

Ok well let me know... ;)

I have just got to sell my Sonata first but hopefully that won't take too long. :y

Hyundai......???

Yes, Hyundai Sonata.  Very reliable, nice to drive if anyone is interested.  I'm going to get it tested next week and it has five months tax.  PAS, all electric windows, air con, twin air bags, central locking! :y